Famine

Above is the 3rd head in the Apocalypse series. Pestilence, War, Famine. Death is next in the series, but I have to get a new piece of wood cut, my fourth panel was ruined.
I will have art books, prints, and tarot carrds for sale at the show this Thursday and Friday.

And here is a snap progress paintings with atmospheric washes. I am going for a thinner look, but these are far from complete. I have to go down town in a bit and set up the majority of my space for the Contrast Show. Must get supplies and finish by tomorrow's opening. I'm not using oil for these, I'm playing and experimenting as I go.

Small snippet of a piece I'm working on for an album. Not sure if she will be used.

Ophelia and Odin met.

In Progress: August

 Final Poster Design and Postcards for the Contrast Art Show this August. I made a bunch of patterns, this one has the word 'Contrast' mirrored with Jack's cat and my signature incorporated.

'320 Studios is proud to welcome the next installation of The Contrast Art Show. An art exhibition which puts together a variation of artists, artistic movement groups, and several upcoming galleries; in a frivolous attempt to show the rising styles and trends of art in New York City. A multifaceted show of beauty, performance and the creative spirit will split the night once again, in the form of 20 of New York’s top underground artists coming together all under one roof; Alongside an aerialist performance by Catherine Herrmann, a study in ambidexterity by Roman Zelgatas and a Sneak Preview of the FoXXy Face Clubwear Fashion Show'

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Rough 5 of Pentacles

5 of Pentacles. 

Illness, rejection, anxiety.

I've been on operation save kitty mission. I've been distracted trying to save a stray... with half a tail. Taking her to the vet bright and early tomorrow. I'm exhausted.

This drawing still isn't resolved. It's a bad scan and missing about an inch on both sides. The stars I originally drew were too detailed and distracting. I used a short model and her shortness is bothering me. She is suppose to be very thin, but I may end up having to meat her up to look more anatomically correct. Original drawing 12x24"

Sleep.

Oh, and Victorian Hall's music video 'A Crush is a Crush' is out. Spot the posters? 

Full Victorian Halls Artwork & August NYC/CA shows

I had to wait until Victorian Halls' released the work first. But there are lots of goodies to look at from the project.

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Above is the illustration in original color without text. It's a 4 panel cover, the lion and gazelle being the front panel. From start to finish it took a little over a week. There are lots of hidden meanings and little clues. It revolves around the seven deadly sins and the selling of one's soul. Look for the 'scepter face'. I have a painting from this past winter that was 'butter face' but no one really noticed the reference. I still need to upload my paintings. I'm so hesitant to though.

Check out the interactive Album preview here.

You can find larger scale details on Victorian Hall's Blog.

You can pre-order the album and get lots of art goodies on Victory Records website.

In their new video they are using the art on the posters in some backdrops, which is pretty cool. The giant box monster and plush toy monster look pretty sick too, (not related to my work).

CVU Shoot Report: Victorian Halls "A Crush Is A Crush"

Check out the video teaser:

Have you spotted Odin? Hehe. 

Odin artwork can now be found on Amazon and iTunes for Victorian Hall's single 'A Crush is a Crush'. 

I've been pretty burned out after this project. Not to mention the unbearable heat with no A.C. and my relentless insomnia. But whenever I take down time, I come back full of inspiration and motivation. I'm finishing painting the apocalypse heads for my next NYC shows. The first two (drawings here) are going to be at Niagara on August 4th, 2011. 9pm. 112 Ave A New York, NY. Plus some new works. Prints from commissions. Oh god do I have a lot of those... so behind, but deadline hasn't passed yet. I've got time, gotta chill out.

Al Benkin will be guest curating this show with the Antagonist Art Movement. 

Some very talented artists will be displaying a collection of work, 'things old, history, dream states, death and transcendence are a few concepts that levitated up through the phantom cracks.'

The next installment of The Contrast Art Show will be August 18th and 19th at 320 Studios. New paintings are already in the works and a rabbit installation is planned. Working on posters for it as well.
Most of my work is in California still from Launch. What didn't sell will be at The Artisan Gallery in Sacramento. The reception is on August 13th in conjunction with Sacramento's monthly art walk.

Victorian Halls Preview

I wanted to share a preview for the album I worked on. It is Victorian Hall's debut album, Charlatan, released by Victory Records. You can pre-order now on their website.
Follow Victorian Halls on Facebook to keep updated on previews of the art.

(Sorry for the quality, no photoshop on the guest computer)